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Easy Tips to Help Women Lose Weight

It is easy to gain weight; however, losing weight seems to be difficult for many women. While it might be tempting to try extreme weight-loss techniques like diet pills, sticking to simple weight-loss principles will help you lose weight and keep it off.

  1. Control Portions

    • Controlling your portions is an easy way to start losing weight. Using a measuring cup will help you to plan your portions at first. Soon you will notice that you don't need a cup to help you plan your portions. It might also help to use a smaller salad plate to eat on instead of a large dinner plate. Cutting back portions is a great way to ease into losing weight. Many women feel the need to eat just as much as their husband or boyfriend. Always remember that you have different food needs than other friends or members of your family.

    Healthy Foods

    • Eating healthy foods will help you to lose weight and will give your body the nutrients it needs to keep working hard. Cut back on foods that are high in sugars and fats, and add more fruits and vegetables into your diet. Swap highly processed white breads and pastas for whole-grain wheat items. Drink water or milk instead of soda or other sugary drinks.

    Exercise

    • Exercising can really boost your weight loss. Even if you hate working out, there are a few things that you can do to move every day. Spend extra time dancing and playing with your kids or go on a walk with friends. Find time every day to get in at least 30 minutes. You will find that as you exercise you feel better and will be more motivated to lose weight.

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